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Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

Published June 2, 2025 at 6:25AM

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Huge Tree Down on Reno Road Yesterday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2025 at 9:40AM

Reno near Warren Street, NW

Thanks to Josh for sending from North Cleveland Park yesterday.

Always sad to see the big ones go down. Note the road/curb buckled – oof.

About that Huge Police Presence at the National Zoo

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2025 at 4:58PM

A reader reports around 4:15pm: “They’re going in with rifles.”

MPD reports: “Information: There is NO active shooter or threat at the National Zoo. Officers are investigating a report of a fight between two adults.”

17-year-old shot and killed Thursday afternoon in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2025 at 11:15AM

via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a juvenile in Northwest.

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at approximately 3:07 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 900 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest, for sounds of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, (more…)

9am Line for Maketto’s Bake Sale

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2025 at 10:34AM

Thanks to Michael for sending the line to get into Maketto’s Bake Sale.

I’m telling you – Taiwanese fried chicken biscuits…

Goodness.

Speaking of Disasters – Shakira’s D.C. show at Nats Park on Saturday has been canceled!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2025 at 5:45PM

photo by wolfpackWX

From MLB:

“Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira’s full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31. As a result, the D.C. show has been canceled. Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned. Refunds will be issued automatically for Ticketmaster and nationals.com purchases—no further action is required. For tickets purchased through third-party resellers (StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, etc.), please contact your point of purchase directly.

A message from Shakira: (more…)

#PSA

Just In: We’ve got a Tornado Watch issued for the District of Columbia

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2025 at 5:24PM

photo by Avery Ruel

From AlertDC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia until 12:00AM 5/31/2025.” (more…)

#PSA

Navy Yard Nights These Days

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2025 at 3:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

This is the city’s current solution to curbing disorderly youth congregating in Navy Yard. They have arrayed generator-powered lights around the green space. Unfortunately, for those living around the perimeter, we are subjected to eternal daylight. What’s next, speakers blasting heavy metal music?

I will add (more…)

“MPD Seeks Suspect in Southwest Waterfront Shooting” 3:53pm Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2025 at 3:00PM

via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the help of the community to identify and locate two people of interest and a suspect who shot an 18-year-old man multiple times in Southwest.

On Thursday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 3:53 p.m., First District officers responded to the 400 block of M Street, Southwest, for the report of a shooting. (more…)

“Would love to support her during this extraordinarily difficult time.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2025 at 2:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Go Fund Me for a wonderful teacher at our neighborhood daycare. Nancy’s husband suffered a serious traumatic brain injury on Mother’s Day and has been hospitalized ever since. Nancy has been juggling caring for their children and dealing with this major medical crisis. She is a wonderful person, adored by the toddlers she cares for, and I would love to support her during this extraordinarily difficult time.”

The GoFundMe says:

“Nancy Eaton is a wonderful, kind, and energetic teacher at Broadcasters Child Development Center (BCDC) in Tenleytown. She takes care of and teaches children ages 12 to 18 months in the Bunnies Two classroom. Ms. Nancy joined BCDC in 2024 and has already become an important part of the BCDC community, beloved by the children in her care. Ms. Nancy lives in DC with her husband, Lonnie, and they are parents to ten children. Their youngest child, Alonso, is seven years old. (more…)